The Redskins are heading into a pivotal season. Everything we’ve heard this offseason has indicated that Jay Gruden will be coaching for his job, so there will be a lot of pressure for the team to win in 2019. Washington quietly started the year 6-2 last year and appeared destined for the playoffs, but Alex Smith‘s devastating injury derailed their season and they went just 1-7 the rest of the way.
The team hit the reset button under center, and will be one of only a couple of teams with an open quarterback competition in camp. They traded for Case Keenum, and drafted Dwayne Haskins in the first round. The team has insisted they’ll be patient with Haskins, but with Gruden being on the hot seat he won’t be able to wait too long if Keenum falters. Last we heard, Redskins owner Dan Snyder was planning on being involved in the decision on who to start, which will surely rankle the fanbase.
The team’s defense took major strides last year, and they have the chance to be even better in 2019. They signed safety Landon Collins to a big contract in free agency, which is a big upgrade to the secondary. They’ll also have running back Derrius Guice back, who missed his entire rookie season with an ACL tear.
You’ll also need to monitor the situation with left tackle Trent Williams, who has been staying away from the team. If Williams forces his way out which seems possible, it’d be a huge blow to their offensive line. Washington has had terrible injury luck the past couple of years, and they’ve already had major health issues yet again this season. Back in May, projected starting linebacker Reuben Foster tore his ACL, and he’ll miss the entire year.
Even with the way things have gone, there are reasons to be optimistic due to the presence of Haskins and young stud defensive linemen like Jonathan Allen and Daron Payne. Receiver Paul Richardson should also provide a boost, as his first season with the team last year was also ruined by injury.
So, what do you think? Will the Redskins have better luck in 2019, or will things go off the rails yet again?
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No
No way
Yes, they almost were 8 -8 with Josh Johnson at QB. Just stay healthy.
Two wins against the Giants. They’ll lose the remaining 4 games in the East though.
Giants are 11-7 since 2010 vs the Redskins, with splits over the last 4. Only 1 year since Redskins won both.
They’ll still lose the other 4!
If your coaching for your job as Gruden appears to be it doesn’t hurt to have the Bills, Jets and Dolphins as your AFC opponents. 8-8 is certainly attainable if they can duplicate the +7 turnover ratio from last season.
If you’re not first you’re last…
3 wins